1. Welcome, parents!! Jennifer McLeod 6 th grade Language Arts 6 th grade Social Studies 6 th grade AGP Language Arts Enrichment Blazers Team Leader

2.  Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from Indiana University  This is my ninth year teaching 6 th grade Language Arts at Springton Lake Middle School, and my first year teaching Social Studies (dual certification)  As a parent myself, I realize how important your kids (my students) are, and how much you want them to be successful and happy.  I have also managed to sneak quite a few pictures of my own kids into this presentation. About Mrs. McLeod…

3. Paige and Finn almost five and almost three

4. My husband’s favorite pictures of them…of course! Finn Paige

5.  Developing the skills necessary to be a life-long learner and critical thinker (not satisfied with just knowing facts)  Developing global citizenship through understanding and empathy  Developing academic perseverance, grit Goals for Social Studies

6.  6 th Grade Social Studies is a yearlong course infused with basic geography skills and the development of reading and writing strategies and skills  Course content includes the study of the history, economics, government, and physical and cultural geography of three regions: Europe, Asia, and Africa. Course Description

7.  Current Junior Scholastic and Scope Magazines  Current articles on world events  One historical fiction book for each of the three main continents we study: Europe, Asia, and Africa Social Studies Reading Materials

8. Historical Fiction Novels

9.  Weekly “Read to Learn” articles and activities will be the bulk of the homework  Given early each week, due each Friday Homework for SS

10.  For both SS and LA, students write their homework for the entire week on the first day of the week (usually Monday)  This allows them to plan their time accordingly. Homework (continued)

11.  Grades for both Social Studies and Language Arts are calculated using these categories:  Classwork: 30%  Projects: 30%  Tests: 30%  Homework: 10% Grading

12.  After school help is available most Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Please have your student check in with me ahead of time to get a pass. After School Help

13.  Some assessments may be sent home for a parent signature  Please check grades on HAC  (If you need your HAC info, contact tkelly@rtmsd.org)  Homework and upcoming assessments are listed on my website  Please feel free to contact me – email is best. jmcleod@rtmsd.org Communication